Are you passionate about delivering excellent service with great attention to detail and accuracy?
If so, we are offering a position as Prescription Clerk / Administrative Assistant working in the Dispensary and Admin Team at north House Surgery GP Practice. Main duties of the job You will work closely with both the Dispensary and Administrative teams to provide efficient, accurate, and timely day-to-day support within the practice. They will play a key role in ensuring the smooth handling of patient medication requests and administrative data tasks, contributing to the overall delivery of a safe and responsive service. This role requires effective communication with patients, as well as internal and external professionals, including GPs, clinical staff, pharmacies, and partner organisations. Working under the guidance of the Dispensary and Admin Managers, the post holder must be adaptable, well-organised, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. A flexible and proactive approach is essential, along with a strong commitment to teamwork and high standards of patient care and confidentiality. About us Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Ripon, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you! We offer colleagues:
A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
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Details Date posted 30 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary xc2xa324,169 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 421-CORP-3071R Job locations North House Surgery 28 North Street Ripon HG4 1HL Job description Job responsibilities See attached Job description and Person Specification for further information or contact Clare Collins at clare.collins11@nhs.net Person specification Knowledge and Experience Essential criteria
Experience of using Microsoft Office
Previous experience of working in an admin environment
Desirable criteria
Experience of working in a healthcare or medical environment
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
Skills and Aptitudes Essential criteria
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure and calmly deal with difficult situations.
Professional approach to work and colleagues
Job description Job responsibilities See attached Job description and Person Specification for further information or contact Clare Collins at clare.collins11@nhs.net Person specification Knowledge and Experience Essential criteria
Experience of using Microsoft Office
Previous experience of working in an admin environment
Desirable criteria
Experience of working in a healthcare or medical environment
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
Skills and Aptitudes Essential criteria
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure and calmly deal with difficult situations.
Professional approach to work and colleagues
Person Specification Criteria Essential
GCSEs in English and Mathematics at grade C (5) and above (or equivalent)
Previous experience working in an administrative office
Understanding of basic medical terminology or willingness to learn
Knowledge of Data Protection Policies and issues.
Desirable
A-levels or higher education qualifications
Experience working in a healthcare or medical environment.
Person Specification Criteria Essential
GCSEs in English and Mathematics at grade C (5) and above (or equivalent)
Previous experience working in an administrative office
Understanding of basic medical terminology or willingness to learn
Knowledge of Data Protection Policies and issues.
Desirable
A-levels or higher education qualifications
Experience working in a healthcare or medical environment.
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